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MSE PROPERTY BOARD MEET on 17thNOVEMBER IN LONDON 2pm onwards

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  • Melissa177
    Melissa177 Posts: 1,727 Forumite
    *bump*

    Okay, OH and I went on a reconnaissance mission around London Bridge on Saturday (funnily enough, he didn't need much persuading), and found the following:

    Brew Wharf:
    http://www.timeout.com/london/bars/reviews/8834.html

    It's not the most MSE of places (3.20 a pint?), but the beer is excellent and brewed in the pub.

    We also went to the Barrow Boy & Banker

    http://www.london-se1.co.uk/restaurants/info/100/the-barrow-boy-and-banker

    and finally the Horniman:

    http://fancyapint.com/pubs/pub82.html


    All good! At Brew Wharf you can hire out a section of the pub at no charge.

    I know Generali is leaning towards Clerkenwell, but I really think it's a bit of a b*tch to get to...

    Any other thoughts?
    Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it. - Jefferson
  • mystic_trev
    mystic_trev Posts: 5,434 Forumite
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    The Horniman is great for London Bridge and if the weathers nice you can stand outside and gawp over at the City and the Belfast.

    I had a look to see if there was a Wetherspoons nearby (very MSE) and there's one down the road at the Elephant and Castle - not very MSE as you're likely to get mugged :eek: However (after reading the reviews) it does seem to be my kinda place ;)
    If you're good at avoiding eye contact with inebriated old men then give this place a try

    and
    The most amazing collection of full time alcoholics I've ever seen.
    The pub's dirty, it smells like a tramps jumper and the food's pretty lousy.
    But, the drinks are cheap!!

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
  • Doozergirl
    Doozergirl Posts: 34,078 Forumite
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    which one has the best view?
    Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
  • Guy_Montag
    Guy_Montag Posts: 2,291 Forumite
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    Doozergirl wrote: »
    which one has the best view?

    Surely the seat opposite you! ;)
    "Mrs. Pench, you've won the car contest, would you like a triumph spitfire or 3000 in cash?" He smiled.
    Mrs. Pench took the money. "What will you do with it all? Not that it's any of my business," he giggled.
    "I think I'll become an alcoholic," said Betty.
  • Doozergirl
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    Guy_Montag wrote: »
    Surely the seat opposite you! ;)

    You lie! I think you're supposed to be bringing your new girl! ;)

    Maybe we should make a decision!
    Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
  • Generali
    Generali Posts: 36,411 Forumite
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    Generali's Borough Mediocre Pub Guide:

    Barrow Boy and Banker - not a bad pub. Good beer. No atmos.

    Horniman - Tourist hellhole. Service slow, beer poor. Horrid, horrid, horrid.

    The Camel - Friendly. Prices ok. Full of Aussies though.

    Brew Wharf (Barf Wharf?)- Never been there although looks ok from the outside. Posibility?

    Anchor Inn - Possibility??? Tourist hellhole. Quick service. Beer ok.

    What about the Anchor and Hope on The Cut nr Waterloo? Great pub. Fantastic food too.
  • Generali
    Generali Posts: 36,411 Forumite
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    PS Looks like we got through a day without discussing the iminent demise of the housing market/how were all going to get rich selling houses to each other. Pats on backs all round!

    PPS I've still not heard about this s0dding job.
  • Generali
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    Here's a thought. There's a room above the Market Porter in Borough Market. We used to hire it out for Karaoke (don't ask) when I worked at Clearing Bank many years ago.

    The Market Porter is a cracking pub. London pub of the year IIRC.
  • Melissa177
    Melissa177 Posts: 1,727 Forumite
    I know that one - it's a good pub.

    I'll give them a call and find out if they're free.

    The Horniman is a bit touristy, but it means the smokers amongst us can have a smoke outside. Plus, the view is very nice. And it's not high priced.

    Brew Wharf is slightly clinical - but the beer is very good.

    I think i might have to create a poll on this one...
    Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it. - Jefferson
  • Guy_Montag
    Guy_Montag Posts: 2,291 Forumite
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    Melissa177 wrote: »
    I know that one - it's a good pub.

    I'll give them a call and find out if they're free.

    The Horniman is a bit touristy, but it means the smokers amongst us can have a smoke outside. Plus, the view is very nice. And it's not high priced.

    Brew Wharf is slightly clinical - but the beer is very good.

    I think i might have to create a poll on this one...

    :eek:You're not a smoker are you Mel?
    "Mrs. Pench, you've won the car contest, would you like a triumph spitfire or 3000 in cash?" He smiled.
    Mrs. Pench took the money. "What will you do with it all? Not that it's any of my business," he giggled.
    "I think I'll become an alcoholic," said Betty.
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